{{double image|right|Soapboxxer-GTA4-preacher.jpg|150|Soapboxxer-GTA4-conspiracytheorist.jpg|161|A preacher (left) and a conspiracy theorist (right) in GTA IV. The shirt reads "The end is quite close"||}}

{{double image|right|Soapboxxer-GTA4-preacher.jpg|150|Soapboxxer-GTA4-conspiracytheorist.jpg|161|A preacher (left) and a conspiracy theorist (right) in GTA IV. The shirt reads "The end is quite close"||}}

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'''Soapboxxers''' refer to specialized [[pedestrian]]s in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] whose primary function is to stand in designated areas of [[Liberty City in GTAIV|Liberty City]]and soapbox about their thoughts, be its religious preaches, conspiracy theories or simply outlandish expressions of their thoughts.

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'''Soapboxers''' refer to specialized [[pedestrian]]s in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and [[Grand Theft Auto V]] whose primary function is to stand in designated areas of [[Liberty City (HDUniverse)|Liberty City]]and [[Los Santos (HD Universe)|Los Santos]]soapboxing about their thoughts, be it religious preaches, conspiracy theories or simply outlandish expressions of their thoughts.

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==Types of soapboxxers ==

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==Types of Soapboxers==

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Soapboxxers in GTA IV are generally classified into two groups.

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Soapboxers in GTA IV are generally classified into two groups.

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The first are African American '''preachers''' who constantly warn about doom for humanity. They appear to be rather eccentric but delusional, their statements often lacking factual basis. Even so, they believe that what they're saying is true. They are most likely a play on the "bible belt" fundamentalist preachers who often come into large cities (such as Washington, D.C. and New York City) to preach "the good word" to anyone passing by. There are a variety of randomized character models of preachers, each with their own view on what hell is in store for those who are nonbelievers and heaven that those who believe will go to when they die; a handful of preacher may also hold what appears to be a religious book, but close inspection reveals it is simply a book also held by generic pedestrians.

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The first are African American '''preachers''' who constantly warn about doom for humanity. They appear to be rather eccentric but delusional, their statements often lacking factual basis. Even so, they believe that what they're saying is true. They are most likely a play on the "bible belt" fundamentalist preachers who often come into large cities (such as Washington, D.C. and New York City) to preach "the good word" to anyone passing by. There are a variety of randomized character models of preachers, each with their own view on what hell is in store for those who are nonbelievers and heaven that those who believe will go to when they die; a handful of preachers may also hold what appears to be a religious book, but close inspection reveals it is simply a book also held by generic pedestrians.

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The other form of soapboxxers are Caucasian American '''conspiracy theorists''' who attempt to spread far-fetched conspiracy theories relating to the government and criticize the seeming conformity of society. They warn of how corrupt the government is (specifically, that of the United States) and how the government spies on them (stating on one occasion, for example, that the government has put "robots" into the drinking water). On other occasions, they tend to express they wish for a conspiracy-free society, and their unconditional love of everyone.

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The other form of soapboxers are Caucasian American '''conspiracy theorists''' who attempt to spread far-fetched conspiracy theories relating to the government and criticize the seeming conformity of society. They warn of how corrupt the government is (specifically, that of the United States) and how the government spies on them (stating on one occasion, for example, that the government has put "robots" into the drinking water). On other occasions, they tend to express they wish for a conspiracy-free society, and their unconditional love of everyone.

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==Locations==

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==Locations==

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The locations of both soapboxxers are usually the same, with both characters interchanged during certain times when the player passes by the same location. Common locales predominantly include landmarks in [[Algonquin]], such as the [[Suffolk|Suffolk church]], [[Star Junction]], the [[Algonquin]],end of [[Broker Bridge]], [[Middle Park]], hospitals, and opposite the [[South Bohan Safehouse]].[[Easton]]. They can also almost always be found outside the [[Bohan Safehouse]].

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The locations of both soapboxers are usually the same, with both characters interchanged during certain times when the player passes by the same location. Common locales predominantly include landmarks in [[Algonquin]], such as the [[Suffolk Church]], [[Star Junction]], the [[Algonquin]]end of [[Broker Bridge]], [[Easton]], [[Middle Park]], hospitals, and opposite the [[South Bohan Safehouse]]. They can also almost always be found outside the [[South Bohan Safehouse]].

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They also both appear in front of the chapel [[Alderney State Correctional Facility]] prison yard (although it is probably meant for preachers to only spawn here).

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They also both appear in front of the chapel and [[Alderney State Correctional Facility]] prison yard (although it is probably meant for preachers to only spawn here).

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==Behavior==

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==Behavior==

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[[Image:Soapboxxer-GTA4-pedestrians'reactions.jpg|thumb|325px|A soapboxxer being berated by a gathering of pedestrians in Middle Park.]]

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[[Image:Soapboxxer-GTA4-pedestrians'reactions.jpg|thumb|325px|A soapboxer being berated by a gathering of pedestrians in Middle Park.]]

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Soapboxers are often looked down upon by passing NPC [[pedestrians]], who usually abuse them verbally. Despite receiving constant insults, soapboxers tend to continue on with their soapboxing, and may often be heard looping the same preach over and over again.

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SoapboxxersareoftenlookeddownuponbypassingNPCpedestrians,whousuallyabuse them verbally. Despitereceivingconstantinsults, soapboxxerstend to continueonwith their soapboxing, and mayoftenbeheardlooping the samepreachoverandoveragain.

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Theonlywaysoapboxerscanbesilencedisifthe soapboxer is threatened with a weapon (with aweaponaimedat them),or is physically attacked by the player or NPCs (i.e. viapunches,aweapon, ora simple vehicular accident). If the soapboxer manages to survivetheinitial onslaught, they will stop their preaching and attempttoflee.Also, just as normal pedestrians,if the playeristoattack a soapboxer, they will either run away in fear or choose tofightback.

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Theonlywaysoapboxxers can be silenced is if the soapboxxer is threatened with a weapon (with a weapon aimed at them), or is physically attacked by the player or NPCs (i.e. via punches, a weapon, or a simple vehicular accident). If the soapboxxer manages to survive the initial onslaught, they will stop their preaching and attempt to flee. Also, just as normal pedestrians, if the player is to attack a soapboxxer they will either run away in fear or choose to fight back.

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==GrandTheftAutoV==

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In GTA V, many random encounters marked as ''friends'' appear soapboxing in specific areas of [[Los Santos (HD Universe)|Los Santos]], usually about aliens, government taxes, foreign people, cults, [[Vinewood (HD Universe)|Vinewood]] movies or even preaching about the [[Epsilon Program]]. These soapboxers will be market on the radar by a light blue point when the player gets close to them, and sometimes the [[Protagonist|protagonist]] can start a conversation with them, each of the protagonists will have a different conversation which each soapboxer.

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A few soapboxers cannot be interacted with, like [[Jesco White]] dancing, the [[mimes]] or the Liberty Preacher.

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The first are African American preachers who constantly warn about doom for humanity. They appear to be rather eccentric but delusional, their statements often lacking factual basis. Even so, they believe that what they're saying is true. They are most likely a play on the "bible belt" fundamentalist preachers who often come into large cities (such as Washington, D.C. and New York City) to preach "the good word" to anyone passing by. There are a variety of randomized character models of preachers, each with their own view on what hell is in store for those who are nonbelievers and heaven that those who believe will go to when they die; a handful of preachers may also hold what appears to be a religious book, but close inspection reveals it is simply a book also held by generic pedestrians.

The other form of soapboxers are Caucasian American conspiracy theorists who attempt to spread far-fetched conspiracy theories relating to the government and criticize the seeming conformity of society. They warn of how corrupt the government is (specifically, that of the United States) and how the government spies on them (stating on one occasion, for example, that the government has put "robots" into the drinking water). On other occasions, they tend to express they wish for a conspiracy-free society, and their unconditional love of everyone.

A soapboxer being berated by a gathering of pedestrians in Middle Park.

Soapboxers are often looked down upon by passing NPC pedestrians, who usually abuse them verbally. Despite receiving constant insults, soapboxers tend to continue on with their soapboxing, and may often be heard looping the same preach over and over again.

The only way soapboxers can be silenced is if the soapboxer is threatened with a weapon (with a weapon aimed at them), or is physically attacked by the player or NPCs (i.e. via punches, a weapon, or a simple vehicular accident). If the soapboxer manages to survive the initial onslaught, they will stop their preaching and attempt to flee. Also, just as normal pedestrians, if the player is to attack a soapboxer, they will either run away in fear or choose to fight back.

In GTA V, many random encounters marked as friends appear soapboxing in specific areas of Los Santos, usually about aliens, government taxes, foreign people, cults, Vinewood movies or even preaching about the Epsilon Program. These soapboxers will be market on the radar by a light blue point when the player gets close to them, and sometimes the protagonist can start a conversation with them, each of the protagonists will have a different conversation which each soapboxer.
A few soapboxers cannot be interacted with, like Jesco White dancing, the mimes or the Liberty Preacher.